Eddie Hearn criticises Logan Paul for saying he is going to 'kill' KSI in rematch

‘I might kill this man,’ Paul said

Eddie Hearn has warned Logan Paul that he must learn about the danger of boxing, after the American YouTuber claimed he could kill KSI in the ring when the pair face off on 9 November.

The rematch has been confirmed for later this year at Staples Centre and is one of the most highly anticipated bouts in the sport.

It’s expected to bring in a huge subscribers count for DAZN in America and was revealed by The Independent weeks ago that it would land on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.

Speaking at a press conference in London, Paul claimed that he could end his opponent’s life.

“I might kill this man. JJ is on his fifth abortion, his fifth.

“Five babies – dead. I might return the favour and kill you.”

Eddie Hearn, speaking after the event criticised Paul for the comments.

“It’s heat of the moment stuff, he shouldn’t of really said that but a lot of other fighters say that as well,” Hearn told The Sportsman.

“I think the way he said it is different to other people if that makes sense. These guys speak in a different sort of language.

“They need to learn about the dangers of the sport because when they walk into that arena on November 9th it’s going to be very dangerous.”

KSI and Logan Paul meet at Staples Centre on 9 November in Los Angeles, California.